§ 19. Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how much the training allowance was when it was introduced and how much it is now. [31803]
§ Mr. ForthThe youth training allowance, introduced in 1978, was £19.50 per week and is now a minimum of £29.50 for 16-year-olds and £35 for those aged 17 and over participating in youth training. The adults' training allowance, introduced in 1987, is based on the benefit received prior to commencing training plus a premium of £10 per week.